Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 31 — HUMAN RIGHTS-ELECTED OFFICIALS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Deletes language providing that "employee" does not include members of the immediate personal staffs of elected public officials.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019

  3. Postponed - Executive

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  7. Postponed - Executive

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Melinda Bush

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 31 do?
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Deletes language providing that "employee" does not include members of the immediate personal staffs of elected public officials.
Who sponsors SB 31?
SB 31 is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Melinda Bush, Linda Holmes (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), and Laura Fine (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 31?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 31?
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